NOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles\, Califo
rnia (later relocating to San Francisco). The band was formed in 1983 by v
ocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin jo
ined NOFX shortly after. In 1991\, El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and
trumpet\, rounding out the current line-up. The band rose to popularity wi
th their fifth studio album Punk in Drublic (1994)\, which was cert
ified gold in both the United States and Canada\, and is now considered a
classic punk album by fans and critics alike.